Will this convertible laptop work with a VCI400 or S4+Traktor???

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Will this convertible laptop work with a VCI400 or S4+Traktor???

That’s the review and specs I was wondering if this computer would have any latency issues or would work fine.. I’m a really big computer nooooob and dont really know much about em. Anyone that can shed some insight I will be forever grateful!

Or suggest some other “convertible laptops” that could possibly work around the same price range..
Here’s one on eBay for $500:

orrrr this one?

which would be a better choice and why o.O???

LMK thanks in advance for the input!

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Why a ‘convertible’?
CPU wise they seem ‘acceptable’
RAM wise they seem ‘acceptable’
80GB-120GB is too small, in my opinion.

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i just think theyre cool / fun because i also will be using this laptop to write school papers listen to music on itunes and browse the web ofc and touch screens r jus fun to play with while your laying in bed and stuff. also when i DJ i can turn it into tablet mode and take up a super small are with a flight case or something. another thing i thought of was when im making cue points and things like that in traktor i can just use my fingers for adjusting etc.

theres no real “important” reason id need one of these over a normal laptop just some personal preference.

i dont think i would want to open up the laptop and try to add GB would my best bet be to just buy a 250gb external and keep all my music etc on that or what would u suggest?

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80-120 GB is definitely too small, everything else seems ok to run traktor though

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Would you suggest an external memory? What size?

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@OP - cool. I didn’t think actually DJing live with a single touch tablet would be very rewarding, which is why I asked the question. You’ve got other uses for it though.
Replacing the internal HD in laptops is generally very easy, I’d look at that.

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Will do now what size should I be looking to replace it with? Also which one of those 2 laptops would you say is better? and why?

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Can you please suggest an appropriate size and or possible replacements or good companies to look at.

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At $500+, there are dozens of computers way better and much worth than this.

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How does this computer compare to the Fujitsu?

http://www.retrevo.com/search?q=Acer+5736Z&rt=sp&modelid=23838347

I can get this one for cheap also.

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Check laptops from Dell and Asus. There are so many of them that have better specs at under $500 than the ones you posted. Go for Intel i3/i5 processors and at least 4gb RAM and up.

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I’m such an idiot when it comes to comps lol

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You don’t know of any quality convertible laptops?

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Bumpski

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Bump

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Could someone just give me some system requirements I should be looking for?

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Convertibles are cool and all, but with your budget you’ll do a lot better with a regular laptop. Keep in mind there’s more things to go wrong with a convertible, and if you’re a n00b, this can turn into more headaches for you!

“Intel i3/i5 processors and at least 4gb RAM and up” sounds pretty good as a basis. Dual-core processor is a must, at least 2ghz. Music fills a hard-drive fast, so at least 200 gigs there. This is the most important part of your dj rig, don’t skimp on power and performance for the sake of a cool touch screen, unless it’s really that important.

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Thanks for the solid input. Thats just it… its not THAT important id enjoy it because of personal preference but if I’m sacrificing serious performance its flat out not worth it. Ill just buy a travel case and set my laptop up there